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Subject: Re: why-yorkshire-pudding-served-with-sunday-roast/
Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:37:08 -0000 (UTC)
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Dave Smith wrote:

> On 2024-12-21 7:37 p.m., Ed P wrote:
> > 
> > The exact origin of Yorkshire puddings is a bit murky — well, aside
> > from  the fact that they were initially popularized in Yorkshire,
> > England. But  the first recorded recipe of the dish dates back to
> > the 1700s. Today,  the light and airy puddings are a staple in many
> > Christmas dinners, but  according to British baking lore, Yorkshire
> > puddings were traditionally  served as an appetizer. Hosts liked to
> > serve Yorkshire puddings before  the meal because the savory,
> > breaded dish would fill up their guests'  stomachs, which meant
> > everyone would end up eating less of the more  expensive,
> > meat-based main meal. With all the pressures that come along  with
> > modern-day hosting responsibilities, 18th-century Brits were onto
> > something: Hosting hacks.
> 
> My paternal grandmother was raised within Yorkshire. She often served
> roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Dinner in her humble
> home was not conducted as a  multi course extravaganza. It was the
> main course followed by dessert, and the Yorkshire pudding was part
> of that main course.
> 
> As for filling people up with cheap Yorkshire pudding, my father's
> family were not big meat eaters. My wife's family OTOH were major
> carnivores.  I was amazed how much meat they ate. My mother would
> make a turkey and feed 12 -15 people and we would still have leftover
> turkey for several days. My MiL would cook a turkey for dinner for 10
> and they would be picking the carcass clean.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Read More:
> >
https://www.tastingtable.com/1725067/why-yorkshire-pudding-served-with-sunday-roast/

LOL, whereas I can feed 3 on 1 cornish hen!